[Jacob-list] wire saws

[Neal and Louise Grose]

The advantage of a wire saw is that it cauterizes as it cuts. It is probably the safest and easiest way to remove horns or pieces thereof. I would look for a place where the horn changes directions and remove it "below" the break.
Neal Grose
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Melody Hale 
  To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com 
  Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 6:51 PM
  Subject: [Jacob-list] wire saws


  Wire saws can be purchased in many sporting goods stores and even some farm supply stores. Or ask your local vet.   Depending on how far back you plan to take the horn, you may not get any bleeding.  The cores don't go too far down the horn.  Try to trim back just a small amount so you don't get into the core and leave the equivalent of an open wound that can become infected.   I've cut back as much as 3 or 4  inches and gotten no bleeding at all--but I've never tried to go closer than about 6 inches from the skull.  Melody at CritterLand
  Redmond OR

    I'm going to try again and ask a question, that apparently didn't get through the first time. I need to find out what the name of the wire is, that you use to tip horns and where to get it. Our ram has one horn that is beginning to rub his neck and will soon be making a sore. One vet I talked to said we could use a saw with very fine teeth. I also asked how much bleeding to expect, but didn't really get a good answer. Any advice from the pro's?

    Thanks in advance,
    Gail Risner
    Kansas
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